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Opportunity:

School-Garden Lessons Volunteer

Description

Olivewood Gardens and Learning Center is seeking volunteers to help us teach about environmental science through gardening classes located at National City Schools. 



  • Support on school-based Environmental Education Specialist with lesson set-up, delivery, co-facilitation, student management, student engagement, and clean-up. 

  • Lessons are typically held every week on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8:30am to 2:00pm


All interested volunteers must fill out an application and attend a Volunteer Orientation. Learn more at OlivewoodGardens.org/get-involved.

Current Opportunity Status

Ongoing
Opportunity Type
Individual
Date
Starting:Monday, Sep 02, 2024
Minimum age required
18
Volunteer Should Provide
1. Fill out a volunteer application 2. Sign and return volunteer waiver  3. Read the volunteer manual  4. If over the age of 18 complete a background check  5. Schedule a volunteer orientation 
Agency Will Provide
After filling out the online application we will assist you in completing your paperwork and orientation. 
Requested
1 - 20
Referred / Assigned
0
Populations
Youth 6th - 8th GradeYouth 9th - 12th GradeYouth K - 5th Grade
Interests
Civic & CommunityEducationEnvironmentHealth
Time
Week Day AfternoonsWeek Day Mornings

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